We will be closed the week of June 14-21, 2009

June 4, 2009

Just a quick programming note – we’re taking our first summer vacation in a few years the week of June 14-21, 2009. Any orders placed during that week will not ship until June 22nd. I think it has been four years since we shut down for a week in the summer to get [...]

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Detroit’s role in winning World War II

June 2, 2009

With the approach of the 65th anniversary of D-Day and the trouble the auto industry has been facing as of late I was interested in learning more about Detroit’s role in producing the products of war. This post was also inspired by this snippet in the Detroit Free Press.
Quotes about Detroit’s WWII role –
“The [...]

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Monday Morning Michigan Musings

June 1, 2009

I thought it would be nice to get a new week off to a start by reviewing the past weekend here in Michigan. In the world of sports we saw the Tigers come back to split a four game series with the Orioles and the Red Wings take the first two games in the [...]

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Lost Detroit – footage from the Belle Isle Children’s Zoo circa 1968

May 28, 2009

I was reading this article in the Chicago Reader about Detroit being the “Wild Wild Midwest” and there was a link to a blog, Sweet Juniper! I am SO going back to this blog to read more of the posts as this post led me to the video below of the Belle Isle Children’s [...]

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Detroit Tigers honor Veterans

May 27, 2009


Detroit Tigers honor Veterans, originally uploaded by All Things Michigan.

On Sunday, May 24th, the Detroit Tigers honored Veterans of the various branches of the Armed Service in honor of Memorial Day. It was great to be able to give these men and women a standing ovation for their dedicated service to our country.

A handful of the Veterans threw out ceremonial first pitches and players from both the Tigers and Rockies stood along the first and third baselines and applauded the Veterans.

The only thing missing was a flyover.

Thanks again to those who have served and are currently serving.

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Memorial Day Weekend Roundup

May 22, 2009

The weather is shaping up to be absolutely beautiful this Memorial Day Weekend. I’ve noticed a large uptick in the number of travelers heading down U.S. 12 since the middle of the week. I wish safe travels for everyone on the road this weekend.
We’ll be attending the local parade on Monday and giving [...]

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Blueberry Iced Coffee Smoothie Recipe

May 21, 2009

I was in the mood for an iced coffee today, but I wanted something different than the same old, same old, ya know? I checked on our coffee bean supplies and we still had some wonderful Manitou Blueberry from Leelaunau Coffee. I poked around a bit in our freezer and found some frozen Michigan blueberries. It didn’t take me long and I had a pretty sweet idea percolating :) .

So, here’s what I did to make a super delicious Chocolate Covered Blueberry Iced Coffee Smoothie:

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Chrysler 3D video from 1939 World’s Fair

May 19, 2009

I love finding vintage films containing Michigan-related images. This nine minute clip is from the 1939 World’s Fair and used cutting edge 3D technology that would eventually find it’s way into motion pictures. The animation reminds me of the old Gumby video shorts.
Watch this animation of a Chrysler being assembled:

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What is the best pasty flavor?

May 18, 2009

I’m looking to launch a new basket this summer filled with items that are from the U.P. of Michigan. I can’t do a Yooper gift basket without having a pasty or two included. I’m just not sure which flavor(s) to have on hand. So I ask you, What is the best pasty [...]

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Video tribute to the victims of the 1927 Bath School bombing

May 18, 2009

82 years ago today, May 18th, 1927, a series of dynamite and pyrotol blew up the North wing of the Bath Consolidated School in Bath, Michigan. This is a tribute to the victims create by YouTube user RavelJoyce.

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